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No Really, I'm FineRachel Rackow, MD, MPH "A Palliative Care Physician's Perspective"Send us a textIntroducing Dr. Rachel Rackow!Ok, so you might not want her to cut the cake at your birthday party, but you do want her to cut through difficult conversations! Rachel has been practicing palliative medicine for many years now and has continued to worked through her own loss, trauma, Covid, parenting, and more. She has used her personal experiences of loss to enhance her work and used her work to help heal her experiences of loss. She's a dedicated physician, attentive mother, intrepid friend, and just a lovely human being. Oh...
2025-05-221h 23
The Reading LifeSusan Larson’s talks with Andy Young about her new collection, Museum of the Soon to Depart, and Rachel Marsh about her first middle grade novel, Rougarou Magic.Susan Larson’s talks with Andy Young about her new collection, Museum of the Soon to Depart, and Rachel Marsh about her first middle grade novel, Rougarou Magic.
2024-12-1327 min
Count Me In®Ep. 285: Rachel Kourakos - Want to Be a Better Leader? Get to Know YourselfJoin host Adam Larson as he chats with the insightful Rachel Kourakos, transition and leadership coach at Rachel Kourakos Coaching & Consulting, about the art of human interactions and mastering self-awareness. Rachel shares impactful stories and practical tips on understanding others' needs, handling feedback constructively, and managing emotions consciously. They discuss the beauty and opportunities within change, the power of self-talk, and how to approach life’s transitions with positivity. Rachel emphasizes that everyone makes choices that shape their experiences—whether we realize it or not. Tune in to learn how adopting a leadership mindset, practicing empat...
2024-10-2142 min
Life is Hard, God is GoodQ&A Part 2: Christian Community, Favorite Scripture Passages & Worship Songs, and Keeping Christ at the Center of RelationshipsSend us a textHey friends!Thanks for listening! This is part 2 of Drew & Rachel answering your questions. Today’s episode covers Christian community, Bible passages and worship songs that have helped us in our faith journey, and how to practically maintain purity & keep Christ at the center of dating relationships. Let’s dive in together!Christian CommunityYouth Group MemoriesStaying in touch with friends when you graduateHow Christian community benefits your Christian walkSpeaking truth in love when you need to be challenged“M...
2024-10-0948 min
Bonus BabiesRachel Elovitz: I Am Going To Do A Damn Good Job Because I Genuinely CareSend us a textJayne Amelia speaks with guardian ad litem and child advocate/attorney, Rachel Aliza Elovitz. Rachel has worked as a family law attorney for more than 27 years. In that capacity, she has represented fathers seeking to legitimate children (who were born out of wedlock), grandparents seeking visitation rights with grandchildren, third party relatives seeking custody of children who are being abused or neglected by their parents, parents hoping to protect their children from another parent's abuse - and parents who have been falsely accused of abuse in an effort to alienate them fr...
2023-10-2755 min
Life is Hard, God is GoodNew Creation: Gené | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 3Send us a textChurch hurts. Cancer. Family health crisis. Loss of parents. Loss of a friend. How can you find God in the midst of such hardships?Gené wrestled with the logic of Christianity until her world came crumbling with the decline of her mom's health. She gained faith in God and He miraculously healed her mom. With having God by her side, Gené knew she was not alone even when she later lost her dad, her mom, and her friend in a short amount of time.Gené shares: "I realized that God is God...
2023-02-1636 minLife is Hard, God is GoodNew Creation: Isabelle | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 2Send us a textCheck out this episode to hear how Jesus changed Isabelle's life. She grew up in a home with different religious views and was not sure what she believed for herself until a new friend offered to do a Bible study with her... After learning more about Jesus and how He truly died for our sins and rose to life again, Isabelle has been given new life and a fresh perspective through Him.
2023-02-0138 minLife is Hard, God is GoodNew Creation: Dustin | Jesus Changes Lives Episode 1Send us a textDustin once lived a very different life. But then he encountered Jesus. After walking with the Lord and learning about His love & His word, he is now one of the most servant-hearted people you'll ever meet.Listen to hear how God transformed Dustin's life! Now it is hard to imagine what he was like before knowing Jesus.Thanks for listening!If you like listening to the podcast, please rate, write reviews, and share with your friends!You can follow us on instagram @lifeishardgodisgoodpodcast or join our Facebook...
2023-01-1832 min
Losing a Child: Always Andy's MomEpisode 174: Rachel's SisterSiblings share a special bond. Oftentimes older siblings can't remember a time without their younger brother or sister, and younger siblings have certainly never known life without the older ones in it. They may fight or have habits that annoy each other, but deep down, most love each other. And, if you are really lucky, your brother or sister may even end up being your very best friend. That was the case for Norie and her sister Rachel. Their relationship was special. On the surface, their personalities could not be more different. Rachel was an extrovert with a...
2023-01-1259 minLife is Hard, God is GoodNew Creation: Jesus Changes Lives | 2 Corinthians 5:17Send us a textHey friends! Jesus has the power to change lives. Before knowing Him, we were once dead in our sins, but now because of Him, we are alive in Christ. The purpose of this podcast series is sharing stories of people who have been marked and changed by Jesus. They once lived one way, and now they have new life.“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
2023-01-1103 minLife is Hard, God is GoodPeace | reflecting on 2022 and stepping into 2023Send us a textTaking some time to reflect on the 2022 year (my word for the year was "peace"), and trusting God with the new 2023 year - step by step."Because of our God’s merciful compassion,the dawn from on high will visit usto shine on those who live in darknessand the shadow of death,to guide our feet into the way of peace" (Luke 1:78-79)."Step by step You lead me, and I will follow You all of my days" (Sometimes by Step, Rich Mullins).
2023-01-0516 minLife is Hard, God is GoodJesus is Lord | Advent Series Episode 5Send us a textOften we do not want Jesus to be Lord of our lives because:we do not want someone else telling us what is right and wrongwe want to be in control of our own liveswe don't understand how a good God could allow evil to existBut when we see His heart, we see:A holy & worthy Lord who lives up to His own standards and helps us when we fall shortA compassionate Creator who shows us the best ways that are beneficial to usA sovereign Lord who is so...
2022-12-2821 minLife is Hard, God is GoodJesus is Not a Legend | Advent Series Episode 4Send us a textA tale of three atheists who argued against God and instead found evidence for Jesus:1. C.S. Lewis | atheist turned Christian theologian who wrote many books:Mere ChristianityThe Problem of Pain2. Dr. Jay L Wile | atheist nuclear chemistry PhD turned Christian who shares science as evidence for creation:Science BlogApologia Science Textbooks3. Lee Strobel - atheist journalist turned Christian author:The Case for Christ (book & movie)Passion City Church Podcast - The Case for Christ
2022-12-2120 minLife is Hard, God is GoodJesus is Not a Lunatic | Advent Series Episode 3Send us a textJesus claimed to be God & man, claimed to die & raise to life again, and said some other really strange things... how do we know He's not a lunatic?Join us as we find answers in His word and in who He is is.
2022-12-1520 minLife is Hard, God is GoodJesus is Not a Liar | Advent Series Episode 2Send us a textA lot of people think Jesus was a liar because of the things that He claimed while He was on earth. In this episode, we find what scripture says about His claims:1. He claimed to be God and man2. He claimed to fulfill scripture3. He claimed to die on the cross and raise to life4. He claimed that He is coming backThanks for joining us!
2022-12-0716 minLife is Hard, God is GoodJesus is Not Santa Claus | Advent Series Episode 1Send us a textWith Christmas approaching, it's important to remember why we are celebrating and why we believe what we believe. Especially as conversations arise with your family over holiday meals, when co-workers ask about your faith, or your friends share their different beliefs. In this Advent series, we are exploring C.S. Lewis' argument that Jesus claiming to be both God and man either makes Him a Liar, a Lunatic, a Legend, or Lord. In addition to the 4 Ls, we are exploring how Jesus and Santa Claus are not the same. If...
2022-11-3012 minLife is Hard, God is GoodSpecial Thanksgiving Episode & Advent AnnouncementSend us a textLet us give thanks! In this episode we explore the importance of thanksgiving and the impact it has on changing our lives!Also listen to the end of the episode to hear about the Christmas series starting next week!Thanks for joining and have a great week!
2022-11-2314 minLife is Hard, God is GoodIs Christianity a Religion?Send us a textShould Christianity be categorized as a religion? What sets Christians apart from the rest of the world and other religions?Thanks for listening! Please join us on Instagram and Facebook; rate, write reviews, and share with your friends! We love to hear how God is speaking to you!Much love!
2022-11-1715 minLife is Hard, God is GoodHebrews 12 | EnduranceSend us a textFaith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see. Hebrews 11 is the “great faith” chapter that goes through examples in the Bible of people who had faith in our faithful God despite their seen circumstances.Faith is awesome - It’s trusting in the invisible even when the visible circumstances don’t make sense.However, we as believers also need ENDURANCE as we walk this life with Jesus or as we run this race.In light of those wh...
2022-11-0918 minLife is Hard, God is GoodHow to Share the Gospel with Drew LarsonSend us a textHello friends! Join my husband and me as we talk about sharing the gospel!Why sharing the gospel is so importantWhat is hard about sharing & how to overcomeWays to share the gospel & adviceThanks for listening!
2022-11-0233 minLife is Hard, God is GoodDealing with Change Part 2 | Healing & ContinuingSend us a textDo you believe that Jesus can really heal you? That He can forgive you?If you have been healed & forgiven, do you ever feel stuck? Or feel the urge to go back to your struggle?Check out this week's episode about healing & continuing!Thanks for listening!Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, Isaiah 61:1-9, Luke 4:16-21, Luke 18:35-43, Luke 5:17-26, Luke 5:30-32, Numbers 11:4-5, Romans 6:1-14, 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:18.P.S. The blog is coming soon - so excited for you to see it!
2022-10-2624 minLife is Hard, God is GoodDealing with Change Part 1Send us a textChange can be hard - change in work, relationships, life circumstances, moving, loss… but we have hope!1. Jesus knows change. He went from heaven to earth - so He can empathize with our changes.2. Jesus does not change. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever - so we can rely on Him when our circumstances change.3. Jesus changes us. He heals and forgives - so we can let Him change our heats & minds to be more like Him.Stay tuned for part 2!
2022-10-1918 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWorry & ControlSend us a textWhen Jesus was visiting Martha & Mary, Martha was all in a hustle - worried about serving well. She was controlling the food, distracted by what she was doing, and trying to be a good host.Here’s what the passage says:“While they were traveling, He entered a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what He said. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, and she ca...
2022-10-1215 minLife is Hard, God is GoodJapan | Purpose, Preparation, & ProvisionSend us a textWhy are we moving to Japan? What are we doing there? How have we seen God providing in the midst of preparation? My husband Drew & I talk about our move in this episode - so listen & find out!
2022-09-1426 minLife is Hard, God is GoodTwo Broken EngagementsSend us a textI had an idol of marriage.Engagement is so special because it’s this idea of “already, but not yet.”You have your chosen person and you get to celebrate & plan your lives together.Engagement is where we are as believers - we have accepted His proposal of dying for us and rising up from the grave so that we can be with Him.If you have said YES to His proposal, we are just waiting on the wedding celebration when He returns and then we get...
2022-09-0714 minLife is Hard, God is GoodFaithSend us a textFaith is a word that is thrown around a lot in the Christian world, but what even is faith?Here's what Hebrews 11 tells us about FAITH:it is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not seeby it is our ancestors won God's approvalwithout it, it is impossible to please GodToday we are diving into specificallyFaith in the unseen | 2 Cor 4:16-18Faith & action | James 2:14-26Faith in He Who is Greater | Hebrews 11, Matthew 8:23-27, Daniel 3
2022-08-3119 minLife is Hard, God is GoodYou are LovedSend us a textHey there friends! Let me remind you how loved you are. Sometimes it is hard for us to accept, but I hope you can listen and let these words wash over you.Reasons you might think you are not loved:Bad things happen People hurt youThe most important question that God would ask you (according to Brennan Manning): Did you believe that I loved you? That I desired you? That I waited for you day after day? That I longed to hear the sound of your voice?
2022-08-2414 minLife is Hard, God is GoodPsalm 73 | God is our GoodSend us a textWe are diving into Psalm 73 today!God is good - even in the good, even in the bad.Evil seems to win - it does not seem fair, we do not see the full picture, we need God's perspective.What is our response - How do you respond when you see evil win? How do you respond when you see others get what you want? Do you turn to God with your questions? Or leave Him out because He isn’t giving you what you want?He is enough - He is wi...
2022-08-1714 minLife is Hard, God is GoodMarriage, Moving, and Q&A with Drew LarsonSend us a textHey guys! It was so fun having my husband Drew on the podcast this week! We have a few fun things we are sharing this week:1. The story of how God brought us togetherHow we met, started dating, and got engaged.2. Our moving plansWe have a big announcement about moving overseas Lord-willing this fall!3. Q&A Session (questions from you guys!!!)What were the main things that made you decide to get married?What was your favorite part(s) of wedding day?Combating fears about...
2022-08-101h 03Life is Hard, God is GoodLife Updates | Good Gifts & FaithSend us a textHey friends! Life has been crazy busy & so good, and I'm thrilled to share a snapshot of the big things God's been doing in my life and what's coming up!Be sure to follow us on Instagram @lifeishardGodisgoodpodcast and join our Facebook group for more updates!Much love!
2022-08-0304 minBonus BabiesRachel Malley: I Love That I Get To Have Such A Direct ImpactSend us a textJayne Amelia speaks with CASA volunteer and book publisher, Rachel Malley. Rachel started volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in 2019 when she learned about the power of best-interest advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. During that time she has worked with three wonderful children, and witnessed the ups and downs of Care and Protection cases. At the time of this writing, all the of the three children are in loving and supportive homes. In addition to her role as a CASA, for the last five years Rachel ha...
2022-06-0347 min
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy LifeSeth Larson of Something Underground- Not Taking Things Personally, The Choice to Not Play the Victim and Learning to be UncomfortableSend one way text to Rev Rachel In this episode Seth Larson of the band Something Underground and new dad- shares on his Soul Recovery journey including a choice to stop playing a victim, learning to be okay when he or others are uncomfortable, and not taking things personally- just to name a few of our conversation topics. The end of the episode includes the track 'Love Each Other' that I wrote a few years ago. Seth collaborated with me for this recording and plays guitar along with vocals. His brother Josh Larson is on bass, and m...
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I Am Healing PodcastMiraculous Healing Through Rapid Transformational Therapy w/ Rachel Claire Farnsworth & Emily Parsons EP 006Today’s guests are Rachel Claire Farnsworth & her daughter, Emily Parsons.Rachel lives in a small market town in Lincolnshire, England with her daughter, Emily. She found RTT when she was looking for something that she wanted to learn for herself. Rachel had no idea at the time that this was her toolkit to help her daughter overcome an autoimmune disease Emily had been suffering from since she was a baby. Rachel has learnt that there is emotional pain lying behind the physical symptoms and she loves helping her clients analyse and release it so their symptoms ca...
2022-04-121h 13Life is Hard, God is GoodVine & Branches | Nature Sessions Episode 6Send us a textLet's abide in Him. The Father is the Gardener, Jesus is the Vine, we are the branches. We can bear fruit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control) only by remaining in Him. John 15:1-17Acts 17:24-28Colossians 1:16-17Galatians 5:22-23John 13:35
2022-03-1621 minLife is Hard, God is GoodRain & Word | Nature Sessions Episode 5Send us a textHello my friends! The more we learn about creation, the more we can see Who our Creator & Lover is. Just as the rain comes from heaven to water the earth and does not return empty, God's Word always accomplishes what He desires. Let's dive into scripture to hear more about why rain is important and what it reveals about God's nature.He reveals His invisible qualities to us through the visible creation so we are without excuse.
2022-03-0914 minLife is Hard, God is GoodDeeper than the Ocean | Nature Sessions Episode 4Send us a textSome say they know the oceanBut they’ve only seen picturesSome say they have seen the ocean but have only driven past a beachSome say they have been to the ocean but have but merely dipped their toes in the foam of the wavesSome say they know the ocean but have barely touched itThe ocean is vast, how can anyone know it?The same with His loveIt is so vast, ho...
2022-02-2312 minLife is Hard, God is GoodYes, We're Talking About Grass | Nature Sessions Episode 3Send us a textWhy are we talking about grass? The Bible shows us more about God and ourselves through what His Word says about grass!We are His. We pass away like the grass. Here today and gone tomorrow. He is sovereign and everlasting. We can trust Him with our lives. He provides our every need. He gives us rest. We need not worry about tomorrow. He clothes the grass of the field, He will take care of us. Let us humble ourselves for we are but grass, and He is glorious and full...
2022-02-0915 minLosing a Child: Always Andy's MomEpisode 125: Rachel & Hunter's MomsWhen I started thinking about what to write about for today's guests, Traci and Michelle, a song immediately came into my head. Perhaps it is because both of these women describe their children as 'old souls', but an old song came to mind. The song is, 'You've Got a Friend,' as sung by James Taylor originally recorded in 1971. The lyrics start: When you're down and troubled and you need a helping hand. And nothing, whoa, nothing is going right. Close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there.
2022-02-0354 minLife is Hard, God is GoodThe Sun | Nature Sessions Episode 2Send us a text“Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace”” (Luke 1:78-79)."I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen, not only because I see it but because by it, I see everything else." - CS LewisGod is greater than the sunHe created the sun (Gen 1:14-19)He has sovereignty over the sun (Ps 74...
2022-02-0214 minLife is Hard, God is GoodClouds & Glory | Nature Sessions Episode 1Send us a textWhy are we doing nature sessions?Romans 1:18-20 | "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse."Psalm 8, Romans 11:36Clouds...
2022-01-2615 minLife is Hard, God is GoodCrazy Covid & Hawaii Christmas Story and New Series AnnouncementSend us a textHappy 2022 my friends! Check out this episode to hear God's graciousness even when I messed up my family's Christmas and get a sneak peak at our upcoming series! Have a great week(:
2022-01-1818 minLife is Hard, God is GoodHe Never Leaves | Hope in HardshipSend us a textWhat’s the worst thing that can happen? When I get really stressed, I start thinking about worst case scenarios and how things could happen and how they could get resolved.Hope in HardshipWhat’s the worst that can happen?House burnt down, lose a child, get in a car accident, natural disaster, lose employment, get attacked, be rejected by a loved one. Is that the worst that can happen?The worst that can happen: separation from God, not hardshipRomans 8Good news: hardships come, God never leavesPs 119:71 “It was...
2021-12-0809 minLife is Hard, God is GoodHe Comes to UsSend us a text1 John 4:10 "This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us."His love comes first. We respond.We could not make it to heaven,So He came to usto make a way for us to be with Him.His love is not demanding, but rather compelling.He invites us, welcomes us into His arms.Love is:Not us initiatingNot us achievingNot us...
2021-12-0109 minLife is Hard, God is GoodHe Carries UsSend us a textYou were not made to go through this life alone."There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place." Deuteronomy 1:31Footprints in the Sand (Author Unknown): Last night I had a dream. I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonged to me, the other to the Lord...
2021-11-2411 minLife is Hard, God is GoodHe Covers UsSend us a textWinter has arrived in northwest Indiana.We had beautiful fall colors of vibrant yellow, rust orange, deep scarlet reds.Everyone seems to love fall - the pumpkin spice and sweaters, the football and bonfires. It’s a beautiful time of gathering.Honestly, fall is not my favorite season. The weather in the midwest is all over the place - 30 degrees in the morning, maybe 80 degrees in the afternoon. It could rain tomorrow and be sunny at night. Sometimes we have all four seasons in the same week. It...
2021-11-1706 minLife is Hard, God is GoodTake off the old, put on the newSend us a textIf you are in Christ, you are a new creation! The old is gone, the new is here.It is not easy to rid of the old ways; it is a process. To strip off what is comfortable is not pretty. However, the glory to come far surpasses the discomfort.Jesus too was stripped (on the cross) and now is seated at the right hand of God. The glory to come is greater than the temporary comfort of our earthly desires.We are first and foremost covered...
2021-11-1017 minLife is Hard, God is GoodForgiveness | Why do I keep falling?Send us a textWhy do I keep falling?Falling into sinFalling in love with things that are not GodFalling short of the glory of GodWhen instead I should beFalling on my knees in adoration of Him who is Holy Holy HolyFalling on my knees to confess and turn from my sinful desiresFalling on my knees humbly before the King of the heavens and earthMain passages: Matthew 18:21-35, Psalm 103:8...
2021-11-0318 minLife is Hard, God is GoodHoly, Holy, HolySend us a textThe Bible Project video illustrates God's Holiness like the Sun, we get disintegrated when we get too close - not because it’s bad, but because it’s so good.Holy meaning:Google: "dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred."Hebrew: Set apart for a specific purpose (Hebrew)The Gospel Coalition: The holiness of God refers to the absolute moral purity of God, the absolute moral distance between God and his human crea...
2021-10-2714 minLife is Hard, God is GoodHow to Live as a SacrificeSend us a textThe Bible talks a lot about sacrifice. Join me as we take a look at some examples of sacrifice, and what that means for us today!Everything we have is His, and He is the example of the perfect Sacrifice for us, so why should we hold anything back from Him?
2021-10-2021 minLife is Hard, God is GoodPromise KeeperSend us a textMy friends, God always does what He says He is going to do.We can trust that His word is true.Hopefully, we can become better promise keepers too.
2021-10-1316 minLife is Hard, God is GoodFreedomSend us a textAre you really free?We think we just want freedom from mental illness, depression, hard situations, sickness, toxic relationships, oppression, etc. But that's not our real enemy.The real problem is sin.We need freedom from sin and that freedom only comes from Jesus.How can we know for sure if we are free?We can tell we are free by the fruit in our lives. If you are not free, fruit of the flesh will be evident in yo...
2021-10-0614 minLife is Hard, God is GoodFireSend us a textJust as with fire, when we come in contact with God, we do not change Him, but He changes us. Fire destroys, delivers, and purifies. Through the fire we can see what is meant to pass away and what is meant to last for eternity.Scripture: Psalm 104:4, Psalm 105:37-39, Exodus 3, Exodus 13:21-22, Hebrews 12:28-29, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15Poem: Fire Regime by Veronica Bryant
2021-09-2913 minLife is Hard, God is GoodMoving & Shaking and MercySend us a textHave you ever put all your eggs in one basket and that basket came crumbling down? Maybe it was a really good basket that was God-glorifying and helped you love & serve others. Why would the basket fail then?In Joel, the Israelites experience great loss when the locusts destroy their fields. These fields provided their offerings to the LORD, why did He allow this destruction? God calls for them to turn to Him with all their hearts, not just outwardly but inwardly.Sometimes our God-glorifying baskets need t...
2021-09-2217 minLife is Hard, God is GoodMy Adoption StorySend us a textHey guys - we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony, so here's the story of how God redeemed my life before I was even born! We as followers of Jesus all have a story of how God redeemed our lives. We are adopted in His family. Sometimes we get caught up in the lies of who we used to be, so we have to hold onto the truth that He says: We are not an accident. He has chosen us and lo...
2021-09-1513 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhat's your story? | Author & PerfecterSend us a textHave you ever wondered how some of the Bible characters made it in the great faith chapter (Hebrew 11) - like Samson and Rahab? While they did not live a perfect life, they put their confidence in our faithful God. We also do not live perfect lives, but we can put our faith in Him who is faithful. Our stories are not always what we want our stories to be. You may have imagined your story looking very different than how it has turned out. But the good news: GOD DEFINES OUR S...
2021-09-0807 minLife is Hard, God is GoodHave you been hurt? | Wounded HealerSend us a textWe all get scars in life. If the perfect Son of God suffered, why wouldn't we? We can choose what to do with the pain though. We can either use the pain to hurt others - unhealed wounders. Or we can walk through the hardships with Him and follow His example - wounded healers. He is with us as we go THROUGH the fire and waters. He comforts us and gives us peace in Him.Isaiah 53, 1 Peter 2, John 20, Daniel 3, Psalm 23
2021-09-0120 minLife is Hard, God is GoodLife & the SpiritSend us a textDo you feel dead? Death is separation - feeling disconnected, not walking and living in your purpose. The good news is that we find life in Him who conquered death and through the Spirit who gives us life & peace. Through Him we no longer need to fear separation, but we can be connected with Him for all eternity - and that starts now! We can live life to the fullest here on earth when we keep in step with the Spirit.
2021-08-2512 min
Another Woman's Opinion HerePrayer and How it Helps with Rachel Larson, LMHCHello guys! Today I got the honor of speaking with Rachel Larson, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Pensacola, FL. Today we are talking about what we believe the term "prayer life" means and ways to get into this! I hope you enjoy!
2021-08-1935 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWaymaker and the WaySend us a textWe know that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life - but guess what? There are more ways that He is the Way. We can see in the example of Moses' life and how God delivered the Israelites that He makes ways through people and circumstances that seem impossible. Even when we break the law that He gives us in order to help us walk in His Ways, He made ways for us to come back to Him. Jesus is the only Way to the Father because His blood is sufficient...
2021-08-1824 minLife is Hard, God is GoodLimitlessSend us a textGod blesses us and works in ways beyond what we can ask, think, or imagine.Scripture used: Numbers 6:24-26, Ephesians 3:20-21, 2 Kings 5:1-15
2021-08-1313 minLife is Hard, God is GoodAccessible | The Tearing of Two VeilsSend us a textHave you ever had a conversation with someone where they just talk about themselves the whole time but never ask about you? Sometimes we treat God in the same way - we pray to share our thoughts, dreams, and wishlist, but we don't get to know Him. Or conversely, we learn everything that we can about Who He is, but we are not willing to open our hearts to Him. Our relationship with Him is a two-way street. He has given us access to Him, allowing us to learn more about Him, but...
2021-08-0423 minLife is Hard, God is GoodMy Body, My Choice? | The Creator and His DesignSend us a textWe all want to know - what is our purpose? We think we know best because it's our bodies and hearts. However, doesn't it make sense to find the answer from the Designer, Maker, Purchaser, and Dweller of our souls? We focus on 1 Corinthians 6 today as we discuss sex, our purpose, and our bodies.
2021-07-2821 minLife is Hard, God is GoodThe Force - Star Wars or Wisdom?Send us a textHello there friends! Today we are focusing on the wisdom of God. Wisdom is humility to realize that we are dust and that God has everything woven together in His plan. In the Bible, there are three wisdom books: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. Each of these books shines a different light on wisdom that we can only gain by trusting that God's ways are higher than ours.
2021-07-2124 min
h.e.r.LIFE Blogcast73. The Reputation of an Olympian (with Jordan Larson of the U.S. Women's Volleyball Team)On this week's episode, we're getting ready for the 2020 Olympic Games with three-time Olympian, Jordan Larson. This U.S. Women's Volleyball star is going for the gold, and she's using her stellar reputation to do it. She and host Rachel Malak discuss her volleyball legacy, what it's like representing America, her upcoming wedding, Nicholas Sparks hot takes, and much more. Of course, all of us here at h.e.r.LIFE are rooting for Jordan and her team as they make their way to Tokyo this week. Follow Jordan Larson on Instagram: @gov1007.
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2021-07-1824 minLife is Hard, God is GoodBeauty & Glory Part 2 | The Weight of GlorySend us a textHi I'm Rachel Miller, thanks for joining us on the "Life is Hard, God is Good" podcast - where we are real about the hardships we face in life and find God’s goodness in the midst of it all. This is the second part of beauty & glory. In last week’s episode we focused on beauty and today we are focusing on glory.Do you feel the weight of it? The weight of your sin? The weight of being an imperfect human? The weight of transitions going on in life...
2021-07-1410 minLife is Hard, God is GoodBeauty & Glory Part 1Send us a textPart 1 of exploring how God is beautiful and glorious. This episode focuses on God's beauty and how important beauty is.
2021-07-0712 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWorthySend us a textAre you worthy? Let's find out what God's Word says.Passages: Isaiah 6, John 1, Revelation 4-5, Romans 3:23, 1 John 4:19
2021-06-3012 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhat is Your Mission? | the Middle East and the Man in White with JolieSend us a textI'm honored to have Jolie as a guest today! Here's just a little taste of our conversation:- what it's like being a Christian in the Middle East- how to live on mission in the US or overseas- how to use your talents for God's Kingdom- how to partner with other believers as a goer or sender- visions of the Man in White / the Man with holes in His handsYou can contact Jolie at: jolie.kingman@mapsglobal.orgYou can...
2021-06-2351 minLife is Hard, God is GoodHeavenly Father and Earthly DadsSend us a textEven though our dads here on earth are not perfect, our Heavenly Father is. Relationships on earth reflect our relationship with God. He chose us, adopted us, and disciplines us (yes, that's a good thing!). But what about our earthly dads - How can we honor our fathers and mothers? Can we forgive fathers that have hurt us?
2021-06-1617 minLife is Hard, God is GoodCreation and EvolutionSend us a textEven if you do not love science, you will love this episode! Special guest Josh Woodard shares valuable information about the science behind creation and evolution, and why it's important for us to understand. Resources to check out:- Thousands not Billions: Challenging the Icon of Evolution, Questioning the Age of the Earth by Donald DeYoung- The Genesis Account: A theological, historical, and scientific commentary on Genesis 1-11 by Jonathan Sarfati- Refuting Evolution 1 and Refuting Evolution 2 by Jonathan Sarfati- From Creation to Salvation, What...
2021-06-0952 minLife is Hard, God is GoodGod is the CreatorSend us a textThis is a really hard truth for some people to accept: God created the heavens and the earth. Through His truth, we can see that He is the Source, He sustains us, and He always succeeds. What does that mean for us today? We can trust Him.
2021-06-0220 minLife is Hard, God is GoodGod Speaks, Are You Listening?Send us a textHello my friends! Do you ever wish you could hear God audibly tell you what to do? Or wish that He would come down and encourage you?He speaks more than we realize, so how do we make sure that we don't miss it?How do we know if it's His voice or our own?
2021-05-2714 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhere do you put your hope?Send us a textThis world is frustrating and disappointing, but we are never without hope because God is our only Hope and He is always with us. The issue is when we lose hope or misplace hope in things that can pass away. Since the beginning, He has given His people Hope to look forward to and hold onto. He provided prophecies to look forward to the coming Messiah, but when Jesus came, some people missed it! My friends, we do not want to miss the hope we have in Jesus.When you are f...
2021-05-1915 minLife is Hard, God is GoodThe LORD is my Shepherd | Psalm 23Send us a textJoin us as we talk about God our Shepherd as we meditate on the beautiful, profound words of Psalm 23.
2021-05-1214 minLife is Hard, God is GoodSelf-SufficiencySend us a textMy friends - the hard truth is that we are not self-sufficient. However, we can rely on God's self-sufficiency! He created the heavens and the earth. He sustains us & provides for our every need. What does that mean for us? We need to 1. have humility regarding our own abilities and 2. have confidence in God being sufficient for us.
2021-05-0509 minLife is Hard, God is GoodGod's Faithfulness with Grandma Pat MillerSend us a textHello there friends! Our special guest today is my Grandma, Pat Miller, as we discuss the theme of God's faithfulness. Pat also shares with us some wisdom for the younger generations about dating and what she would have done differently.You definitely don't want to miss this, and I hope you are encouraged!
2021-04-2824 minLife is Hard, God is GoodThe Bible Is Not About YouSend us a textThe Great Author knows how to create the perfect story. The Bible may be from long ago, but the words are still true today. What do you find when you study God's Word? The Bible tells us that we are loved, valued, and redeemed - but the main plot of the Bible is not our identity. The Bible is about Who God is and what He has done. The storyline continues today through His people filled with the Holy Spirit. He uses us in His story not because we are great, but because...
2021-04-2110 minLife is Hard, God is GoodIs God Funny? | EhudSend us a textDo you think God has a sense of humor? Listen to this story from Judges 3 and I'll let you be the judge (:
2021-04-1406 minLife is Hard, God is GoodHow To Be SavedSend us a textHello there friends! It's so important for us to realize the significance of Easter in our lives today. Do you know for sure that you are saved? Unfortunately, there are many good people and nominal Christians who attend church on Sundays that might not be going to heaven. God made a way for us to have love, hope, truth, peace, and life in Him! We never ever have to be alone.
2021-04-0709 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhy Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? | JobSend us a textIf God is good, why does He allow bad things to happen to good people? Isn't that unfair? Job is a great example of a blameless man who experienced great suffering - let's see what we can learn from him!
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Power Athlete RadioEP 473 – Preventing Veteran Suicide with Rachel LarsonOur Military’s Mental Health Rachel Larson [@rlarson_11] has been busy since last time we talked to her. As an enthusiastic researcher based out of Arizona State University, Larson has added Veteran suicide prevention to her long list of research topics. While she’s pivoted from her focus on sport performance and more specifically internal and external cueing,…
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Power Athlete RadioEP 473 – Preventing Veteran Suicide with Rachel LarsonOur Military’s Mental Health Rachel Larson [@rlarson_11] has been busy since last time we talked to her. As an enthusiastic researcher based out of Arizona State University, Larson has added Veteran suicide prevention to her long list of research topics. While she’s pivoted from her focus on sport performance and more specifically internal and external cueing,…
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2021-03-271h 30Life is Hard, God is GoodTrust (and Joy) | 2021 Word with Sydnie TiemensSend us a textWhy is it so easy for us to trust people who fail us, and so hard to trust God who never fails us? I'm so thankful for Sydnie sharing her experiences with the words TRUST and JOY - both are deeply connected in our relationship with the Lord. When we trust God and His plans for our lives, we can have joy in our relationship with Him and find joy in each blessing He gives us instead of grasping for control. (Job 1:21, Isaiah 55:9)
2021-03-2422 minLife is Hard, God is GoodDependency | 2021 Word with Caitlyn HillSend us a textI'm so excited and honored to welcome our very first guest on the podcast: Caitlyn! This incredible human shares her word that she has been focusing on the last couple of years and what God has been showing her. Though many of us want to be independent, dependency on God is a beautiful thing! It's definitely counter-cultural to depend on God rather than our own ability, but through Him we can flourish and apart from Him we can do nothing.Thanks for joining us!
2021-03-1722 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhat God Desires From YouSend us a textWhat does God desire from you? We look at the tale of two kings - King Jehu and King Jehoshaphat - for the answer.We also talk about idols and how we can recognize them in today's world. We want to get rid of idols so that we can devote ourselves fully to the Lord.
2021-03-1019 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhen You Feel Stuck | When Series Episode 7Send us a textDo you feel stuck? Sometimes we can feel like the Israelites when they were wandering in the wilderness for FORTY YEARS. Even though they were in a different time period and culture, we have a lot we can learn from God's chosen people. God always does what He says He is going to do. He is faithful to His word. The time in the desert humbles us and tests us to reveal the desires of our hearts. God gives. us over to the desires of our hearts. Are we desiring Him...
2021-03-0316 minLife is Hard, God is GoodFree to Eat | Eating Disorders & RecoverySend us a textHello my friends! For National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I'm sharing some things I wish that I had listened to much sooner. We talk about what it looks like to have an eating disorder, what God says about our bodies & food, and how to gain freedom. Much love to you all!
2021-02-2633 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhen You Feel Inadequate | When Series Episode 6Send us a textMost of us feel that awful sinking feeling - "I'm not good enough." How do we know what good enough looks like? Is there anyone who is good enough? How do we deal with that feeling of inadequacy?In this episode, we talk about why you are not good enough (what a hard truth), and how we handle that.
2021-02-2414 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhen People Are Hard to Love | When Series Episode 5Send us a textHow do you "love your neighbor as yourself" when people are hard to love? When we can see ourselves and others through God's perspective, we can love fully and freely.Resources used:Mark 12:29-30, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 5:43-47, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 15:33
2021-02-1711 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhen You Need Healing | When Series Episode 4Send us a textWe dive into how God is good even when we need healing. God heals you not in the way that you want to be healed, but in the way that you need to be healed. Resources used:Isaiah 43, Mark 5:25-34, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Luke 22:42, John 4:24, Psalm 23:3
2021-02-1011 minLife is Hard, God is GoodEmergency EncouragementSend us a textShort and sweet 3 minute reminder that you are loved, valuable, and here on purpose for a purpose - God's not done with you!
2021-02-0503 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhen You Are Heartbroken | When Series Episode 3Send us a textIn this episode we dive into the hardship of heartbreak and find God's goodness and truth to stand on in the midst of it.Heartbreak is hard because your heart is so important. You actually go through the grieving process when you experience a breakup. A breakup says nothing about your value nor your worth. Give yourself grace with the healing process. We are called to love, not hate, even when we are hurt. Love can be painful because we are flawed humans - Only God loves perfectly. ...
2021-02-0323 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhen You Feel Shame | When Series Episode 2Send us a textDo you ever feel ashamed of what you've done or what's been done to you? Shame makes us want to run and hide.You don't need to hide. God sees you and covers you with His love. God has used many broken people in the Bible, and He still does today. No matter what has happened in your past, God can still use your story. He alone can truly define who we are.Resources used:The Lion King, Exodus 3-4, Hebrews 11, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31...
2021-01-2117 minLife is Hard, God is GoodWhen Things Don't Go Your Way | When Series Episode 1Send us a textWe all experience plans failing, but how do we deal with that?It's hard when we hold on to things that don't last or are not guaranteed. Our finite perspectives can keep us from seeing the big picture. God's ways are higher than our ways, and even when we don't understand, He uses all things for our good and His glory.Resources used: Isaiah 55:9-10; James 4:13-16; Proverbs 16:9; C.S. Lewis,The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Colossians 3:23-24; Ephesians 3:20-21; Randy Alcorn Heaven...
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